Warm February temperatures have sparked a surge in snake encounters on San Diego-area trails, with local experts documenting record numbers of sightings this year. Bruce Ireland, a local snake wrangler said his company handled twice as many calls in February compared to the previous year. | CBS 8 San Diego

As the weather warms and residents flock to trails and parks, so do Central Virginia’s most common venomous snakes — copperheads. 8News reporter Madison Moore spoke with a local wildlife expert to learn ways residents can help deter snakes from slithering near their homes and what they should do if they encounter one. For the full report, visit wric.com #RichmondVa #rva #LocalNews #Snakes | ABC 8News - WRIC

We’re slithering in to the Herpetarium to learn from Keeper Charlie how to identify venomous snakes found in the area! 🐍🔍 If you’re ever bitten by a venomous snake, stay calm and head to the hospital. There’s no need to identify or bring the snake with you. Local venomous species are all treated with the same antivenom. Bites are very rare, and it’s even rarer for them to be fatal. Remember: snakes want to avoid you just as much as you want to avoid them! Give them space, and they won’t harm y